Anna's Eighty-Eight vs Gyas Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Anna's Eighty-Eight | Gyas Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Diaethria anna | Dynastes gyas |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Nymphalidae | Dynastinae |
| Size | 30-40 mm wingspan | 50-110 mm |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Forests |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Sap Feeders |
| Regions | Central America, Colombia, Venezuela, Ecuador, Peru | Brazil |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
Anna's Eighty-Eight
A small neotropical butterfly with bright blue-green upper wings and a striking black-and-white numeral pattern underneath. It is closely related to Cramer's eighty-eight.
Did You Know?
Despite being named for the number pattern, many individuals actually display patterns closer to '89' than '88.'
Gyas Beetle
A large South American relative of the Hercules beetle with shorter, thicker horns. Body is dark brown to black.
Did You Know?
Unlike the Hercules beetle, their elytra remain dark and do not change color with humidity.